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Toyota Corona Premio (T21) 1.6i 16V (105 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Toyota Corona:
The Toyota Corona is an automobile manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota across eleven generations between 1957 and 2001. On launch, the Corona was Toyota's second-highest product in their range, just below the Crown. The Corona was marketed in the JDM at Toyota's Toyopet Store dealership channels, and the Corona was one of Toyota's first models exported to other global markets, followed by the smaller Toyota Corolla.
The Corona played a key role in Toyota's North American success. Having previously entered the North American passenger car market in 1957 as Toyopet, the company met little success, withdrawing in 1961. The company re-entered the North American market in June 1964, rebranded as Toyota, introducing its third-generation Corona with more modern technology and numerous standard features. Toyota advertised the car prominently, with the company's first television commercial featuring the Corona. The car was well received, winning the 1969 Road Test Import Car of the Year. The Corona helped boost U. S. sales of Toyota vehicles to more than 20,000 units in 1966 , making the company the third-best-selling import brand in the United States by 1967. In 2014, editors at Car and Driver called the Corona one of the best Toyotas ever made, arguing that Toyota survived long enough to thrive in America because of the Corona....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Premio (T21) Overview:
Toyota Corona (Premio (T21)). With 142 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10 l/100km). Weighing only 1110 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6i 16V (105 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers modest performance suitable for city driving, with the automatic transmission prioritizing smoothness over brisk acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for its class, especially in extra-urban conditions, making it a cost-effective daily driver.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability
- • Comfortable and spacious interior
- • Good fuel economy for its class
- • Low maintenance costs
- • Smooth ride quality
Cons:
- • Uninspired styling
- • Modest performance (especially 1.6L)
- • Limited availability outside Japan (JDM model)
- • Basic interior features by modern standards
- • Lack of advanced safety tech
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(T19: 1995 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corona |
| Generation: | Premio (T21) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6i 16V (105 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 66.2 Hp/l [100mm more] |
| Torque: | 142 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 4A-FE More details about the engine 4A-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1587 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 5.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.6 kg/Hp, 94.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 127.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1110 |
| Max. weight: | 1385 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 490 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4600 mm mm [100mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [45mm less] |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm [85mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm [45mm more] |
| Front track: | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1450 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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